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U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE'S NEW OFFICER

Scott Bozek appointed new Principal Commercial Officer at U.S. Commercial Service Toronto
Charmaine Pang

Scott Bozek, Principal Commercial Officer, U.S. Commercial Service with wife Judy Bozek and U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins

Yesterday afternoon, John R. Nay, the U.S. Consul General, hosted a garden lunch reception to welcome Scott Bozek, the new Principal Commercial Officer at the U.S. Commercial Service. Bozek, along with his wife Judy, will be posted to Toronto for four years. The event was hosted at Consul General Nay's home in midtown Toronto, with approximately 80 guests in attendance from both countries, including the media, travel industry representatives, municipal, provincial and federal government representatives, as well as representatives from various sectors of the economy. U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins made the trip from Ottawa to introduce Bozek, who just transferred to Toronto from Moscow. Bozek has been with the U.S. Commercial Service since 1981, and has served in Hungary, Norway, Turkey and Romania; during that time, he and his wife Judy have raised 3 sons. [Full text and pictures]

ADDISON - BOOK NOW ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT!

Register for Addison Toronto, Mon Sep. 29 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Agents, don't forget to register for the Addison Toronto show - the biggest yet - at a brand new venue downtown. It's the first time in history that the Addison Toronto show will be hosted in the city (at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre), making it accessible to more agents than ever before. Expect to see more exhibitors, including some new ones, exciting door prizes, a new focus on niche markets, and more. Enjoy free food and drinks while networking with key suppliers in the industry. Don't forget to register now for the biggest independent travel show of the season. The Eastern Canada series of shows continues with London, Ottawa/Gatineau and Montreal from Sep. 30 to Oct. 2. Register today for the Addison Travel Trade Shows - click here. To see a video of the Addison Show, click here.

CLUB MED READY IN TURKS & CAICOS

Club Med announces Turkoise, Turks & Caicos ready for business after Hurricane Ike

Club Med Turkoise has announced that the resort did not sustain any major damage from Hurricane Ike. Club Med Turkoise has been ready receiving new guests since September 10, once the village was cleaned up. Agents should take note that Club Med Turkoise is located on Providenciales, which did not have a direct hit from the storm. Club Med Turkoise highlights include that it is exclusively for adults 18 years and over and it is rated one of the best Caribbean diving destinations by Rodale's magazine. Continue reading for updates on the Club Med Columbus Isle, Bahamas property. [Full text and pictures]

SUN STAYS LONGER WITH HOLIDAY HOUSE

Holiday House extends Sun Deal on all product offerings

Holiday House has announced that due to the success and popularity of the Sun Deal agent game, they have decided to extend it to apply to their entire hotel line-up. Previously only available on Holiday House hotels in the Caribbean and Mexico, effective immediately, agents can play Sun Deal with any Holiday House hotel booking of five nights or more in the Caribbean and Mexico, and now Europe, in Hawaii, the US, and Canada. For every Holiday House hotel booking made by Sept. 30, 2008, agents should go online to holidayhouseagent.ca, and enter the valid booking numbers to win between $5 and $150 for every booking. This offer is valid for travel between Aug. 18, 2008 and Oct 31, 2009, on all confirmed Holiday House bookings with a minimum five-night hotel stay during the same travel. [Full text and pictures]

FUN SUN SURVEY & WIN

Complete Fun Sun's agent survey and get chance to win two tickets on Northwest Airlines
Over the next three weeks, Fun Sun wants to hear from you about how they're doing. Everyone who completes the survey will be automatically entered in a draw for a chance to win two tickets on Northwest Airlines to anywhere in the continental United States. To participate in the survey and to be entered in the draw, please visit funsunagent.com/promotions within the next three weeks, and complete the survey by Oct. 12, 2008.

NOLITOURS: KIDS FLY FREE AT DISNEY

Book Disney World by Oct. 7, and one child flies free for travel between Jan. 1-Feb. 8, 2009

Nolitours has announced a new Disney Vacation offer, perfect for families. One child flies free when booking a Disney World vacation with Nolitours by Oct. 7, 2008 for travel between Jan. 1 and Feb. 8, 2009. This offer applies to one child (ages 3-9) traveling with two paying adults staying at a Disney Resort Hotel, free child pays taxes of $157 only. Prices start from $599 plus $157 taxes per adult and $319 plus $157 taxes for the 2nd child (ages 3-9) staying at the Disney's Pop Century Resort or Disney's All-Star Resort departing Thursday or Friday between Jan. 8- Jan. 30, 2009. Saturday departures add $50. Disney World packages include roundtrip airfare from Toronto to Orlando, 7 nights accommodation at a Disney World Resort, and transfers.

KENYA SAFARI FAM

Airliners/ATOURZ and CITC host Kenya Safari FAM for 17 Canadians

Seventeen Canadian travellers attended a Kenya safaris FAM from September 8 to 16, 2008. The tour condensed five game parks into the night-day trip and travellers were able to get up close with local animals. The group included: Carolynne Modler, Sears Travel - Kingston; John Modler; Shani Rosen, Garth Allen Markstead - Montreal; Lynn Morris; Don Johnny, Marlin Travel - Kitchener; Marilyn Johnny; Alice Brakhahn, Bytown Travel - Ottawa; Barbara Uyede, Cruiseshipcenters - New Westminster; Debbie O'Rourke, Marlin Travel - Toronto; Brenda Rodgers, Steele's Travel - Vancouver; Lily Belanger, Voyages Jean Pierre - Brossard; Peggy Bell CTC, CAA Travel - Newmarket; Anne Culpeper CTC, Visions 2000 - Georgetown; Claude Camirand; Coralie Belman, CITC; Alex Bell, Alan Green, Legacy Travel - Kitchener.